Section 12 (1) (a) of the Decree is stated as: “to increase general awareness of human rights, including by making public statements and educating public opinion and public officials, coordinating human rights programs and acting as a source of human rights information”. 1) The Education and Promotions Team has so far conducted (from January to end of June 2012) Human Rights training in 41 Schools covering a total of 21,636 students and 1,262 teachers. The training includes specific references to the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and also the United Nations Conventions namely CRC, CERD, Child abuse and the Child Protection Policy of the Ministry of Education, Fiji. Fact sheets have been produced for the public on the Convention on the rights of the Child and on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women. Other publications which are disseminated to the public include Posters and Annual Calendars. 2) The Commission has a Library equipped with a good collection of books. A section consisting of race relations books is also available, which was funded by the OHCHR in 2004/05. The Research section received a total of 71 requests this year from the public in the areas of Gay Rights, Gender Discrimination, Sexual harassment, Violence against Women, Child Rights and the proposed village by- laws. 3) The Complaints Section of the Commission conducted an Inspection of all Prison Facilities in Fiji in 2011 (under Monitoring Places of Detention) and has compiled a report. The report with recommendations has been submitted to all relevant stakeholders for their perusal. It is a fully independent report. The Report can be viewed on www.fhrc.org.fj. Currently, the Section is also inspecting holding cells in Police Stations with a view to determine the provisions for Women detainees. 4) In the absence of a Legal Officer, complainants are advised to seek assistance from the legal Aid Commission or to other competent authorities (referred by way of writing). Complaints Section also conducts conciliation conferences with a view to resolve a complaint. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Level 2, Civic Tower Phone: (679) 3308577 Victoria Parade Fax: (679) 3308661 3 SUVA Email: info@fhrc.org.fj